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SCARY DARK RIDES, by Doug Higley
by Dan Cziraky (Tue 12-28-1999)
Doug Higley (a.k.a. The Phantom of the Midway) is a long-time midway and boardwalk attraction enthusiast who pens columns on outdoor rides for CIRCUS REPORT and SHOW BIZ U.S.A. His previous book was THE LAST MUSEUM. SCARY DARK RIDES is a true labor of lov... Stan Winston rides a dark horsey
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 04-14-2003)
Oscar-winning creature creator Stan Winston snapped up the movie rights to 3DO's forthcoming video game THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE last year but today's issue of The Hollywood Reporter states that Winston also owns the rights to create a line of ... Scary Books Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 03-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayThe spine-chilling influence of Japanese horror cinema has taken hold of Western audiences, with many of these terrifying films being adapted from classic m... 
HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS 30th Anniversary Celebration
by By Stephanie E. Embrey (Thu 10-26-2000)
On the night of Friday, October 13th, at the recently restored Vista Theater (where Hollywood meets Los Feliz), fans converged for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film version of the Gothic soap opera from the ‘60s. ... Scary Books Vol.#02
by Josephine Fortune (Wed 09-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayKazuo Umezu returns with the second frightening volume of his Scary Book anthology series. In \"Butterfly Grave,\" a book-length feature story, ever since t... DARK AGES SPAWN: THE VIKING AGE
by ANDREW KARDON (Tue 07-09-2002)
Forget Minnesota. If it's Vikings you want, just head down to your local toy store. Though you'd be hard pressed to find these bloodthirsty warriors battling it out over a pigskin on the 40-yard line. Uh uh. These axe-wielding fiends are the real deal. An... The Industry's Dark Horse Part Two
by Eric Moro (Thu 11-27-2003)
In part one of our "publisher profile," Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson discussed the company's origins and its commitment to creator rights. In this segment, the publisher examines the company's movie production arm, taking a candid look at s... Dark Crystals and Spice Planets
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-08-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSTHE DARK CRYSTAL has arrived on CD in a splendidly packaged, limited edition 2-CD set from Numenorean (NMCD 003). The first CD contains the contents of the original soundtrack LP (13 tracks), digitally remastered. The second CD ... THE NAKED WITCH / CRYPT OF DARK SECRETS
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Tue 12-10-2002)
For centuries man has despised and feared the witch, but hey, don’t take my word for it: watch the 8-minute-plus prologue to THE NAKED WITCH during which an ominous narrator explains, in glorious pseudo history, the story of witchcraft. Pretty scholastic ... Alone in the Dark
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 01-17-2005)
Genre:Horror/Action/Video Game Adaptation.Studio:Artisan Pictures.Production Company:Boll KG/Brightlight Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Christian Slater (Edward Carnby); Tara Reid (Aline Cedrac); Stephen Dorff (Commander Burke).Who's Making... JLA: SCARY MONSTERS # 3
by TONY WHITT (Wed 06-04-2003)
An ancient evil lurks in Black Spirit Lake, endangering the inhabitants of a nearby lodge - the architecture of which suggests a fortress. Wonder Woman is being slowly changed into one of the creatures, Superman has been poisoned by them, and their only w... DARK ANGEL Season 2 Talk
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-19-2001)
DARK ANGEL executive producer Rene Echevarria has been talking about what lies ahead on the second season of his series, and it's biggest challenge: the Fox Friday night slot.While talking to Zap2It.com, Echevarria first addressed the program's new Friday... Scary Books Vol.#03
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 01-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayIn \"Fear,\" Aiko is always ignored and neglected when compared to her beautiful older sister, Momoko. But when Momoko is horribly disfigured in an accident... Shyamalan's Dark Water
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-03-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS James Newton Howard has provided intrinsically atmospheric and moody underscores to all of M. Night Shyamalan's films, from THE SIXTH SENSE in 1999 through 2004's THE VILLAGE. His latest collaboration with the noted directed i... DARK ANGEL: Jessica Alba
by Edward Gross (Tue 10-03-2000)
One of the most anticipated shows of the new television season is James Cameron and Charles Eglee’s Dark Angel, which debuts tomorrow night, Tuesday, airing on Fox, right across the airwaves from the WB’s Angel. Jessica Alba stars as Max, one of a dozen g... Something's teasing us from the DARK
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 04-24-2004)
After the release of HOUSE OF THE DEAD, director Uwe Boll took a lot of barbs from horror fans left unsatisfied by that particular zombie picture. So can the German doctor-turned-director redeem himself with his latest scary movie, ALONE IN THE DARK? The ... Manga Review: Scary Books (Tue 03-21-2006)
Josephine\'s back on deck this morning as she continues her exploration of the horror genre with a look at the February 2006 title Scary Books Vol. #1 (of 14) from Dark Horse.SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)
by Steve Biodrowski (Mon 11-22-1999)
Okay, let me begin by warning you that I`m going to be the spoilsport critic in the following review. This doesn`t mean I disliked the film. Far from it: I was actually enthralled by Tim Burton`s fairy tale horror aesthetic. One of the magical things of w... Boy Who Saw The Wind (-)
What They SayA moving anime show based on the book by C.W. Nicol. It\'s a coming of age story about a boy with a special power who faces many obstacles in growing up. The Review!Kazuki Omori, veteran Godzilla director (Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, Godzilla ...Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... Anime Expo - Dark Horse Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)
By Ron Quezon
The Dark Horse Anime Expo Industry Panel took place on July 4, 2008 at 1pm. The panel comprised of Editor Carl Horn, Director of Asian Licensing Michael Gombos, Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Editorial Assistant Samantha Robertson... NIGHTMARE in 3-D
by Brian Thomas (Sat 10-14-2006)
Tim Burton's THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS was an instant hit with me when it was released in 1993, and not only because I love Burton's work and Danny Elfman's music and animation and horror movies. But for years I'd been disgusted by how the creeping c... A HISTORY OF HORROR: Music for Scary Movies
by Randall D. Larson (Sat 06-03-2000)
The idea of a 2-CD set presenting music from some of the best horror film scores over the last century is a great idea, particularly using modern digital recording technology and faithful recreations of music lost to the ages. Unfortunately, what we have... DARK SHADOWS: DREAMS OF THE DARK
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 03-08-2000)
The gothic soap opera that refuses to die resurfaces in a new series of novels from HarperCollins. (Ah ha! The dreaded Collins name works its evil spell yet again!) Late 1998 saw the publication of DARK SHADOWS: ANGELIQUE`S DESCENT, written by actress Lar... PATHWAY TO DARKNESS: Follow the Scary Brick Road
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-03-2000)
When I first got online—not at home yet, mind you, but at the first university that hired me to teach—a friend forwarded me a free newsletter. `You have to get this newsletter!` she said. That newsletter was Pathway News. Hmm, I thought, what is this? It ... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti... HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 04-18-2000)
It`s hard to imagine what Dark Castle productions found so intriguing about remaking William Castle`s campy mini-classic HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. Castle, the P.T. Barnum of filmmaking, crafted an entertaining film the first time around, but it`s major stren... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...Comicscape - June 8, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-09-2004)
OPINION: OK, I goofed. Although it's been amended since then, any of you who read this column before Thursday will have noticed that I misattributed the recent words of Warren Ellis to M. Ali Choudhury, who reported them to me. (Amongst those who caught t... Genre Films in the '90s: Blockbuster Feeding Frenzy
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 02-11-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror were once considered cult genres of interest only to a select few, but that changed in 1977 with STAR WARS. The blockbuster mentality engendered by that film continued throughout the ‘80s and reached even larger propor... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)
By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#04
by Mike Dungan (Fri 11-26-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski and Kia Asamiya, Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayDark must cross a vast and extremely dangerous desert to go to Oukoku, the mystical city that will... DARK SHADOWS: Still Vampy After All These Years
by Denise Dumars (Mon 10-09-2000)
Almost 35 years after its debut, TV’s Dark Shadows continues to hold an appeal for countless devotees. The strange soap opera, originally imagined as a gothic romance called Shadows on the Wall, evolved into a horror fan’s delight as it ran through a host... DVD & VHS: September 10
by John Thonen (Tue 09-10-2002)
VIDEO NEWSThe Fangoria website recently put an end to any ongoing belief in the luck of the Irish, with their announcement that Trimark Pictures has begun casting on LEPRECHAUN: BACK IN THE HOOD. Now, I'm sure little person, and the actor inside Gabe Bart... SCARY MOVIE lawsuit not so scary in LA courtroom
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-28-2002)
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has thrown out the lawsuit by producer Bo Zenega over the profits of SCARY MOVIE. The suit, which began two weeks ago, contended that Zenega, a producer on the first SCARY movies, was not paid the profit participation po... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasui Kentaro / Kotobuki Tsukasa Translated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayIn the Asgard Empire, people live their lives in constant fear. Monsters, known as the Dark Ones, roam the land, killing indiscrimi... THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)
In case you haven't already noticed, 2008 has been an exceptional year for superhero movies. It started with Iron Man, inarguably one of the best movies ever made based on a comic book character. That was followed by the very entertaining reboot of The In... DNAngel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-22-2004)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... SIMON DARK #6
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 03-31-2008)
Steve Niles and Scott Hampton continue their saga of Gotham City’s other late-night protector. Simon Dark lives underground and periodically emerges to protect the innocent with unrestrained violence. Batman leaves criminals tied up for th... Dark Horse and Universal Sign Deal
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 03-14-2008)
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have signed a three-year production and distribution agreement that establishes a studio home for all of Dark Horse's creative properties going forward. The agreement was jointly announced by Marc Shmuger an... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... DARK SECTOR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-04-2008)
If you were wondering what kind of impact “Gears of War” and “Resident Evil” had on gaming, look no further than “Dark Sector”, a better-than-average – mostly – shooter now out for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Grap... DVD Review of Dark City (Director's Cut)
by Robert T. Trate (Sun 08-10-2008)
John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) awakens naked and confused floating in a tub of water, with no recollection of who he is. Murdoch begins to unravel his own identity and discovers he may just be a serial killer that the police are looking for. On the run from ... Angel Core Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 06-05-2006)
What They SayNo one can fight destiny, not even the Angels... A few days after the terrorist attack, Salsa was tortured by Baker because they failed in an attempt to flee from the facility. Salsa would try to take the blame herself and cover for Onoma, bu... DNAngel Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Tue 08-23-2005)
What They SayBeing a teenager is rough enough, but young Daisuke\'s got more troubles than any ten normal guys. Due to a strange quirk of genetics, Daisuke\'s been cursed with an ancient family affliction that\'s sure to put some major kinks in his relati... Wizards Senior Honcho Mark Sehestedt
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-17-2007)
To tell you the truth I didn’t know quite what to expect when I found out I was going to be interviewing a Senior Editor of the company that made Dungeons & Dragons a household name. Would he be a condescending geek? An arrogant Magic player ... Jeepers Creepers 2
by Coming Attractions (Tue 08-12-2003)
Genre:Horror/Sequel.Studio:MGM.Production Company:American Zoetrope/Myriad Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It: Jonathan Breck ("The Creeper"); Ray Wise (Jack Taggart); Eric Nenninger (Scott Braddock); Nicki Lynn Aycox (Minxie Hayes); Drew Bell ... The Industry's Dark Horse Part One
by Eric Moro (Mon 11-24-2003)
Known within the comics community as the king of licensed properties, Dark Horse Comics has become a major force within an industry once dominated by the "dynamic duo" of DC and Marvel Comics. Over the course of its 17-year history, the company has explor... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f... Comicscape: Character Contrast in the Dark Knight
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-23-2008)
One can say little about The Dark Knight that other reviewers haven’t already uttered a thousand times. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response, along with the record for the most financially successful opening weeken... Dark Knight, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-29-2007)
Release Date: July 18, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman ... SPAWN: DARK AGES - THE SAMURAI WARS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Thu 12-20-2001)
A few days back I reviewed McFarlane Toys' "Spawn: Classic-Series Twenty" line and mentioned how the proliferation of action figures in the toy and collector's market has caused a seemingly unending variety of dolls that sometimes barely resemble the orig... The SUPERNATURAL Music of Christopher Lennertz
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-27-2006)
Film and television composer Christopher Lennertz received an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Dramatic Underscore)" for scoring the pilot episode of the WB series SUPERNATURAL, which just completed its first season last Ma... John Ottman Joins the Fantastic Four
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-14-2005)
John Ottman has risen to an impressive prominence over the last several years, while also avoiding that traditional Hollywood pitfall typecasting. He's managed to score a continual variety of films from scary horror films like URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT a... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Requiem from the Darkness Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-18-2004)
What They SayThe stage for the story is the close of the Edo period, as the power of the Tokugawa Shogunate is beginning to crumble. In a time when darkness brings with it the fear of living monsters, an aspiring author, Momosuke Yamaoka, wanders the cou... The Future Ain't What It Used To Be
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 06-19-2002)
This Week's RecommendationSJohn Williams' latest is at hand, and it's a Spielberg film at that - no little cause for interest and celebration amongst the film music world. MINORITY REPORT, released June 18th by Dreamworks (0044-50385-2), harkens back to t... Pet Shop of Horrors
by Mark McPherson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!I haven't been seeing a lot of horror anime titles out there. There was Perfect Blue, but that was more of mentality thriller. Bio Hunter was ok, but really didn't thrill me. This probably the best horror OAV series I've ever seen. Actually, it... Happy New Year!
by Steve Biodrowski (Sat 01-01-2000)
Happy Y2K, Web Browsers!Notice: we did not say `Happy New Millennium.` When you count to ten, you don’t start at zero, go to nine, and then start over again at ten; you start at one and go to ten, then start over at eleven. The same holds true when you co... "Night at the Museum"
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 12-23-2006)
In Night at the Museum, the displays at the New York Museum come to life after dark, thanks to a mystical Egyptian tablet that’s been on the premises for the last 50 years. The movie has some good setpieces and the occasional effective laugh, bu... SYMPHONY OF ENCHANTED LANDS II: THE DARK SECRET
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
The Italian epic metal band Rhapsody proclaims what it plays is "Symphonic Epic Hollywood Metal," coining a new term in a species of music that has already become over categorized but in their case the appellation is quite accurate (some have even called... DNAngel Vol. #5
by Christopher Homer (Tue 02-05-2008)
What They SayDaisuke Niwa is certainly not your average junior high student, most don’t transform into the phantom thief Dark! But for the next few days, he’ll get a break from stealing artworks as he joins his friends for some fun and sun on ... Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born in Hardcover
by Tim Janson (Thu 09-13-2007)
On November 7, the year’s biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror ... X-MEN: David Hayter - Part II
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 08-10-2000)
Making films is an organic process. Particularly if you work with a director like Bryan Singer, who constantly refines scenes until the day they`re shot. And while it`s normal for scripts to be revised numerous times, the X-Men feature film went through n... Fairy Tail Vol.#02
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 05-19-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiro MashimaTranslated by:William FlannaganAdapted by:William FlannaganWhat They SayNow that Lucy\'s joined the prestigious magician\'s guild, will she really get along with the others mages? A life of magical adventuring may ... 2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)
The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b... HEROES: The Line
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 11-01-2007)
I’m trying to decide if this week’s events are a good or bad thing. So, it looks like New York is once again screwed, Bennett is a bad guy again (sort of’), and Claire’s a cheerleader again too. Oh, speaking of Claire, di... KNOTT'S SCARY FARM
by CARL CORTEZ (Thu 10-27-2005)
Grade: A- Homemade haunted houses surely have their charm, but to have the boo scared out of you, there's only one place to go -- Knott's Scary Farm in Southern California. This yearly affair from Knott's Berry Farm, transforms the park after hours into a... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayThe thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaim... Negima Vol. #4 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-07-2006)
What They SayIt\'s summer break at Mahora Academy, but things are far from quiet. And while vacation means a break from the classroom, hassle and hilarity fill the class agenda. After all, Professor Negi Springfield\'s still on duty!
Contains episodes 15... Tyler's Tremendous Tunes
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-23-2005)
Before too much longer, Brian Tyler is going to find himself at the upper echelon of Hollywood film composers. His efforts over the last dozen years have demonstrated a remarkable proclivity toward orchestral melody and stylistic invention that has result... DVD autobot
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-27-2007)
While shopping at a local supermarket recently I came upon something new installed right outside the exit doors – an automated DVD rental vending machine. Video vending machines have been around in Japan (where you can get just about anything fro... Negima Vol. #4 (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-25-2008)
What They SayIt\'s summer break at Mahora Academy, but things are far from quiet. And while vacation means a break from the classroom, hassle and hilarity fill the class agenda. After all, Professor Negi Springfield\'s still on duty!
Contains episodes 15... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... Christophe Beck to score The Dark is Rising
by Randall Larson (Tue 03-20-2007)
The Dark is Rising, a fantasy adventure about a boy who discovers that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors dedicated to the fighting against forces of the dark, will get an original score composed by Christophe Beck. The film is produced by... EXCLUSIVE: A vision of Dark Horse's future films
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-27-2003)
Speaking exclusively with CINESCAPE's Eric Moro, Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson gave us a vision of the film future of Dark Horse -- from movies that are in production (HELLBOY) to ones announced as in development (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) and other... Stephen King's fifth DARK TOWER tale now out
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
The long-awaited fifth novel in Stephen King's DARK TOWER series arrives in hardcover in bookstores today. WOLVES OF THE CALLA reunites readers with Roland the Gunslinger and his troupe of four comrades as they make their way ever toward the Dark Tower fo... How Long Before Your Shows Go Dark?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-30-2007)
The time is near when the television shows we watch will go dark due to the shortened seasons caused by the WGA/AMPTP Strike. In some cases, depending on your preferences, that moment has already occurred. BIONIC WOMAN wrapped up... Dark Horse Comics to release ALIEN VS. PREDATOR sequel
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-10-2004)
Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will publish a original companion comic story to this summer's ALIEN VS. PREDATOR film. Titled ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT, the 96-page graphic novel takes the story elements of Paul W.S. Anderson's f... THE DARK IS RISING for Walden Media
by News Editor (Fri 05-06-2005)
Walden Media has picked up the film rights to Susan Cooper's five-book fantasy-adventure series, THE DARK IS RISING SEQUENCE. The first film will be based on the second book of the series, THE DARK IS RISING. The story centes on a modern-day boy who learn... DARK KNIGHT Trailer Officially Hits the Web
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-16-2007)
The latest trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT has officially hit the web a few minutes ago, courtesy of an official site from WB. To watch it, click here and hit the "Download" icon on the right-hand side. I'm sure most of you fans ... Conan at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-11-2002)
Dark Horse Comics president Mike Richardson this week announced a new publishing program featuring CONAN THE BARBARIAN. The monthly ongoing series will include all-new stories based on the classic Robert E. Howard character and also incorporate adaptation... New TV Spot for DARK KNIGHT Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-12-2008)
It's been a few days but we now have another Dark Knight update for you fans. A fourth television spot for the upcoming sequel has popped up online which you can watch below. The sequel to the hit Batman Begins once again is led by Christopher Nolan, base... New Featurette for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)
Keeping up with all the many Dark Knight websites is like swimming against the Grand Rapids without feet but hey, you have to work with what you have. Another tie-in website has launched in connection with both IMAX and the next Bats sequel courtesy of Co... Three TV Spots for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)
Three television spots have popped up for the upcoming Dark Knight over the past week, the latest third spot appearing online this morning. I'll put them down below for you Maniacs. The sequel to Batman Begins, again directed by Christopher Nolan, stars C... New Viral Sites for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-27-2008)
Before Heath Ledger passed away in late January, the marketing blitz was on from Warner Bros. and the team of Christopher Nolan for their upcoming sequel The Dark Knight. Afterwards, the online viral marketing died down for a while but it's gearing up aga... New International Posters for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)
If you've watched I AM LEGEND by the time you're reading this article sometime today, you would have seen the new trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT. If you saw the IMAX version of the film, you have seen the Joker prologue as well. Hopefully, those two tr... Horror Author Douglas Clegg: A Transcript of Our Online Chat (Fri 06-23-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with author Douglas Clegg. Clegg`s recent horror novel YOU COME WHEN I CALL YOU was reviewed on Fandom, as was his anthology of short horror stories THE NIGHTMARE CHRONICLES. To start the chat, I would like to ask Cleg...Dragon Head Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 01-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minetaro MochizukiTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:What They SayThe end of everyone was just the beginning... Returning home by train after a class trip, Teru Aoki takes a most frightening ride inside a mountain tunnel. W... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Superior Defender Gundam Force Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)
What They SayMeet the Gundam Force, a team assembled to defend Neotopia from the evil Dark Axis! The Gundam Force has received a new instructor in the form of Gunbike, a gruff, tough guy who is going to whip the team into shape! And if that wasn\'t enough... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Comicscape - November 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-02-2005)
Let no man call me unwilling to raise the dead. Last week, I hesitated to write yet another critique of Burton's Batman films. Surprisingly, you all wrote an interesting, worthy batch of mail. Seeing as how it was also Halloween weekend, I had every inten... Music in the Key of Snow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-22-2005)
Even before he began his prolific run as the composer for THE X-FILES, Mark Snow had racked up an impressive array of television and feature film scores since emerging into Hollywood television music in 1976. With more than 200 features, TV-movies, minise... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... IMAX Bank Scene from DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)
After months of endless speculation, teasers, movie stills, posters, clips and viral marketing, it's easy to forget a few fan treats given several months ago for The Dark Knight. Fellow maniac Wiseguy sent me one such tidbit this evening, which some of yo... SCARY TALES
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 02-22-2002)
Mezco Toyz have produced some lightweight toys geared towards the collector but suitable for the kids (“Popeye,” “Silent Screamers”), but they’ve also made their mark with more adult fare such as their “Living Dead Dolls” and “Reservoir Dogs” action figur... THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3
by Tony Whitt (Sat 08-03-2002)
It took a little longer than we thought it would, but finally it's over: the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller's 1986 monster hit, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, finishes this month, thus fulfilling all the hopes, dreams, and desires of those fans who want se... Dark Castle sets sail with GHOST SHIP
by Eric Moro (Wed 10-24-2001)
Just as their latest horror film, 13 GHOSTS, readies for the 2001 Halloween season, Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis and the rest of the folks at Dark Castle Productions are already gearing up for their next project. However, it will differ from the company's... DNAngel Vol. #7
by Christopher Homer (Fri 04-25-2008)
What They SayWhat they say: Daisuke has been separated from Dark and trapped in a timeless world! Krad and Satoshi fight amongst themselves as Satoshi's father moves forward with his plan to destroy Dark and bring Krad permanently into this world under hi... Marianelli’s Return – Schifrin’s Liquidator – Lambro’s Murph
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-30-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Dario Marianelli has followed up his notable scores for The Brothers Grimm and, especially, V For Vendetta, with a straightforward horror composition for Asif Kapadia’s moody ghost story, The Return, starr... On the Dark Side Part Two
by Pamela Harland (Tue 09-17-2002)
In his creepy new drama ONE HOUR PHOTO, Robin Williams plays Seymour (Sy) Parrish, a lonely man who becomes obsessed with a family through developing their pictures over the years. Sy's obsession gets the better of him in the dark thriller, though this is... DARK KNIGHT Rescues Another $23.1 Mil Friday
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 07-26-2008)
Even with new wide releases hitting theaters this weekend, it's hard to stop the train otherwise known as The Dark Knight. The film has been toppling records since it debuted last Friday and another one is set to shatter by Sunday or Monday, this one bein... Dark Shell Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-28-2004)
What They SayContains both Dark Shell DVDs 1 and 2 in one complete box set!
At the end of World War II, after dividing up the nation, the countries that defeated Japan failed to rule the island. As a result, many independent powers were established. The... Dark Future Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-19-2007)
What They SayThe Relaxation Club\'s secret is slowly being revealed while they\'re doing everything they can to keep its dark secret from surfacing into the light... even if it means violating everyone... including the students and teachers.The Review!The... Vanilla Series: Dark
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)
What They SayIn the tradition of COOL DEVICES comes the latest thriller to join the ranks of the hardcore hentai set: the Vanilla Series! From SHIYUUTA BIWAJIMA and CHIKARA NIKI, the producers of GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING, and EIJI UTAKATA, Art Director of... New Viral DARK KNIGHT Poster
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)
And a new Dark Knight poster has popped up online. It's somewhat surprising to have a new poster so close to the film's release but this latest addition is more of a treat in connection to all the viral marketing from "The Joker" at WB's many we... Christopher Nolan Talks DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)
While talking to the Los Angeles Times, the director hinted at what to expect about his character and the overall story of Dark Knight. Basically, from the interview, there will be little humor with the villains (film) and expect Dent to be a key role in ... New DARK KNIGHT Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-05-2008)
As promised last week, the latest trailer for The Dark Knight, which you can see attached to Iron Man, has premiered online this weekend. You can see it at the WB viral site here. If there was an upload, I'd put it down below but for now, click on the lin... Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Mutsumi Masuda, C.B. Cebulski, Kia AsamiyaAdapted by:What They SayThe gorgeous and deadly Black Dragon is consumed with jealousy and filled with hatred towards her rival, the Phantom Saint of the Blue ... Dark Edge Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Sun 11-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayFurthering their attempts to uncover the terrors of Yotsuji Private High School, Takagi and troop plan a strategy to trap zombies in the school basement. But even ... THE SPECTRE #12
by Tony Whitt (Sun 12-23-2001)
The Spectre is visited by Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, but much as he once was a man without fear, now he's a man without hope, and he has trouble believing that what he's seeing is real. Turns out there's another plane in which all that we imagine is br... Van Tongeren: The London Assignment
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-21-2004)
John Van Tongeren's music for the animated short, VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT, is as full-blooded and musically direct as that of Alan Silvestri in the feature film the animated short prefaces. The short has to do with Van Helsing's first encounter... Trade Paperback Review: Black Adam - The Dark Age
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-01-2008)
Prior to reading the 52 series, I really had little knowledge of Black Adam as the entire Marvel Family of characters were ones that I simply never cared for. His interactions with the DC Universe certainly go back a long way and the way they brought him ... Batmania! Rise and Shine with The Dark Night
by Josh Gordon (Fri 07-18-2008)
It’s six in the morning. What on God’s green earth would get someone like me to wake up so early? The Dark Night, the long anticipated sequel to the wildly successful Batman Begins. Believe it or not, there are showings for the newest Christop... Dark Edge Vol.#04
by Jarred Pine (Fri 11-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayLouie Nishiwaki is still held prisoner inside the mysterious coffin and nearly everyone has forgotten that he ever existed. If he is not released from the coffin i... The DARK KNIGHT Travels to Hong Kong
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)
It seems that the caped crusader will be making a trip to Hong Kong sometime in the upcoming sequel, THE DARK KNIGHT. A shooting schedule for the asian tourist spot has been revealed courtesy of The Standard.
Here's the details...
Kam Nai-wai, of the C... Production gets underway on "The Dark Is Rising"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 03-06-2007)
According to Fox, Production has gotten underway on the action-adventure fantasy film, The Dark is Rising.The film tells the story of Will Stanton, a young man who learns he is the last of a group of warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the... Dark Edge Vol.#07
by Patricia Beard (Fri 08-15-2008)
After an absence of a little over two years, DrMaster continues its mystery/horror tale set in a school run by vampires!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:Kenji KomiyaAdapted by:Hajime TomiyamaWhat They SayThe coffin that bound Kurou is d... HBO's First Look at DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-14-2008)
As said in our Mania box office report, we're approaching the end of the build up to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. But before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, we have three more video clips to pass along in relation to the highly anticipated... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Yasui Kentaro, Art by Kotobuki TsukasaTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayHarman Cartel, leader of Assassins Guild \"Crimson Despair,\" faces off against mysterious former mercenary Leroy Sch... Dream Gold ~Knights in the Dark City~ Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsurou NakanishiTranslated by:Masako and Jeffrey LillyAdapted by:What They SayIn a world where technology and magic fuel the dreams for riches, the Knights of the Dark City are sent out to find the hidden treasures that the ... Dark Water Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 09-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koji Suzuki/MEIMUTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayAcclaimed Ring author Koji Suzuki returns with new terrors of a mad world... The nightmare continues with the major motion picture Dark Water starring Jennifer... THE DEVIL RIDES OUT on Disc
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 08-22-2000)
The Devil Rides Out (1968, originally released in the U.S. as The Devil’s Bride) was the last gasp of the classic Hammer Horror style. The studio would certainly go on to produce a handful of good, even great, films over the next few years, but the old id... SCARY MOVIE 2
by Jeff Bond (Wed 07-04-2001)
I have a modest proposal for Dimension Films. I would like to shoot a movie of me taking an 86-minute dump and distribute it on 2,000 screens across America. It will cost under $80 million and will look better and be about as funny as SCARY MOVIE 2.Now if... Into the Dark Blue Water
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-27-2005)
If you got Blue Underground's terrific BLIND DEAD COLLECTION box set for Christmas or Hanukah or as an unfortunately-timed birthday gift, you may want to take a close look at it. The folks at BU have found some very minor defects a one second audio drop ... "Tekken - Dark Resurrection"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 10-28-2006)
For quite some time the PSP has only offered weaker ports from the PS2 system, leaving the system fairly barren when it comes to quality games. Often this makes you question if you wish to own it. Many of the owners have questioned why they have purchase... A Perfect Dark Soundtrack
by Randall Larson (Wed 12-14-2005)
Sumthing Else Music Works has released the soundtrack to the computer game, Perfect Dark Zero. The soundtrack features original musical compositions and arrangements by David Clynick who is best known for composing the cinematic music in the first Perfect... DARK IS RISING for Writer Hodge
by News Editor (Wed 10-12-2005)
John Hodge has been hired to write a feature adaption of Susan Cooper's THE DARK IS RISING.The story revolves around Will Stanton, a boy whose life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated... PSYCHO co-creator publishes with Dark Planet
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-25-2003)
Comic book writer James D. Hudnall attracted some attention last month when his co-creation with artist Dan Brereton, namely THE PSYCHO, was optioned by Universal Pictures. Now Hudnall is preparing to kick new things off in the comic industry with the for... Dark Horse @ Anime Central (Mon 05-16-2005)
According to an update at the Anime Central blog, Dark Horse announced the following new titles this weekend at their panel:Lady SnowbloodEdenSpace PinchyZombi-ya ReikoFaces by Junji ItoRomantic Worries of the DeadSaiyuki Dendaio In addition, Dark Horse w...DARK WATER
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sun 07-17-2005)
Hideo Nakata, the most successful director of the new wave of "J-horror", mines a vein of terror once again and working once again from a novel by the author of RINGU, Koji Suzuki. DARK WATER, or HONOGURAI MIZU NO SOKO KARA as it's known in Japan, also i... Ultimate Anime Horror Collection
by Bryan Morton (Wed 01-24-2007)
What They SaySee Individual Disc Reviews for Full BreakdownThe Review!MVM takes three alleged horror releases and packages them in one low-price set " but it\'s still not really worth the money...
Packaging:
The set comes in a reasonably sturdy cardboa... GHOST of a Chance
by Jeff Bond (Thu 07-26-2001)
If you're thinking of taking in Terry Zwigoff's film GHOST WORLD, you should be aware that it's not about ghosts. And while it's based on a comic book, it also doesn't feature anyone with superpowers. Also missing in action are monsters, guns, secret iden... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... Director Patrick Gleason brings THE LAUGHING DEAD to life.
by John Thonen (Fri 01-21-2000)
Director Patrick Gleason cringed as the police officers approached. It was early in the 1996 production of his debut film, and his long-expired city filming permit was the least of his worries. If the officers found out he was shooting without the permiss... Iron Man Disses The DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 08-15-2008)
We sure have to give it to Robert Downey Jr. The man knows how to cause chaos on an otherwise slow news day. Fellow Maniac "TrekSucksHard" just passed along word that Downey Jr. called out The Dark Knight in a roundabout fashion, throwing fuel t... DNAngel Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Jennifer Rocks (Mon 08-06-2007)
What They SayBeing a young teen is hard enough for most boys, but Daisuke\'s is a particularly hard destiny and he doesn\'t even know it yet. Every male of the Niwa family possessess a peculiar gene that matures on their fourteenth birthday and is activat... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
Everyone loves zombies. They scare the hell out of you. They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.” And, best of all, they eat people. With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... DVD This Week: September 18th
by John Thonen (Tue 09-18-2001)
My last column appeared on a day that may set the tone for a century we have barely begun. Looking back, I can imagine nothing more insignificant that day than my lighthearted look at the world of home video. Today, a week later, I still find it difficult... Musical LESTAT Bites Into San Fran
by News Editor (Wed 08-24-2005)
The Associated Press reports that the musical LESTAT from Elton John and Bernie Taupin will premiere on December 17th at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco.The show is based on Anne Rice's best-selling VAMPIRE CHRONICLES. Hugh Panaro will play Lestat. Ra... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Mon 02-13-2006)
What They SayPoor Loki. Feeling the full breadth of Odin’s cold shoulder, he remains exiled on Earth in a child’s body. As his sworn enemy Heimdall continues to play puppetmaster, recruiting new gods in his plot to destroy him, Loki and his co... LEGENDS OF THE DARK CRYSTAL: The Garthim Wars Vol. 1
by Tim Janson (Mon 12-24-2007)
In the 1980’s, there was quite a run on whimsical fantasy films. There was “Legend”, “Krull”, “Labyrinth”, “Willow”…Not sure why they are all single word titles. That’s kind of c... DARK IS RISING Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-12-2007)
Perhaps, this is the reason Warner Bros. moved their TRICK 'R TREAT movie out of the slated October 5th release date this morning. Fox has placed the trailer for THE DARK IS RISING online a few hours ago. This film starring Ian McShane (DEADWOOD) is also&... KISS at Dark Horse
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 08-23-2001)
Dark Horse Comics has announced plans to publish an all-new line of comic books based on the rock band KISS. The first of four KISS projects - THE DEMON, STARCHILD, SPACE ACE and CAT MAN - will begin publication late next spring."KISS has always been abou... DARK KNIGHT 2 Update
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-18-2001)
DC Comics has provided more details about THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, the upcoming sequel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley that begins in December.Here's how DC describes the three-issue mini-series:"It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KN... DARK CITY (1997)
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 06-10-2001)
Film noir existentialism melds with science fiction rubber reality in this excellent effort from director Alex Proyas (THE CROW). The film is an absolute marvel of production design, special effects, and cinematography, which combine to create the fascin... BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-25-2000)
Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty is the kind of story that breaks a reader`s heart with possibilities unseen and opportunities unexplored. There`s nothing bad about it in writing or art. Mike Barr is the kind of writer who could take the suicidal concept of a ... the Ring Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 09-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inagaki Misao (based on Takahashi Hiroshi's film the RingTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayEveryone knows about urban legends, those stories that seem implausible, like they could never really happen. But what ... Oct. 22 - Oct. 28: TV Gears Up for Halloween
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 10-22-2001)
Reality bites for THE MOLE II: THE NEXT BETRAYAL. ABC put the low-rated show on the bench until January after only three episodes. Geez, that really sucks for the five or so people who watched it. Now they have to wait months before finding out who the mo... SPLASHDOWN: RIDES GONE WILD
by Troy Roberts (Thu 08-14-2003)
When the original SPLASHDOWN was released a while back by Atari, the game sported some of the best jet-ski gameplay mechanics seen, but somehow missed the recreation of the real thing. The "sequel" to SPLASHDOWN, simply titled SPLASHDOWN: RIDES GONE WILD,... SIMON DARK #1
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-17-2007)
Steve Niles refashions Frankenstein, combines it with a bit of Tim Burton, and adds some urban legend mystique to create Simon Dark – his newest ongoing with DC and another collaboration with artist Scott Hampton (Batman: Gotham County Line). N... Why the Dark Knight Owes Adam West
by Rob Vaux (Thu 07-17-2008)
It's easy to pick on him, I know. His bright, campy version of Batman seems relegated to a bygone era, one far too many people are eager to forget. They view his efforts as an active mockery of everything compelling about the character: the brooding pain,... Music of Dark Skies
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-14-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The taut science fiction score for the 1996-97 TV series, DARK SKIES, has been released as a limited edition 10th anniversary soundtrack CD by Perseverance Records. The CD contains almost an hour's worth of Michael Hoenig's sco... ADV Films Acquires Original Japanese Dark Water Movie (Mon 06-14-2004)
From the creators of the Ringu, Dark Water is every bit as frightful and gripping! HOUSTON, June 14, 2004?ADV Films announced its acquisition to the exclusive home video and broadcast distribution rights to Dark Water, the second smash hit to come from...Dark Angel (small version) Vol.#05
by Mike Dungan (Wed 03-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe enigmatic angel, Dark, has been sidetracked from his quest. He needs to rescue his fairy companion, Kyo, and retrieve his sword from the ruth... New DARK KNIGHT Trailer, New Villain for Third Film?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)
Nothing says The Dark Knight better than Dominoes Pizza? Well, that's the current site promoting a little extra goodies for Bat fans eagerly awaiting the sequel. A new trailer with extra footage has popped up online called The Dark Knight Vault, which you... DNAngel Vol. #6
by Christopher Homer (Thu 02-21-2008)
What They SayA tragic love lost in time has Daisuke under its spell! The mysterious Second Hand of Time has suspended time for the lovely Freedert, who awaits the return of her knight in shining armor, Elliot. Still, all good things must come to an end an... Box Office: DARK KNIGHT Takes Down The Pineapple
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-10-2008)
Even though there were two new wide releases this weekend for audiences everywhere, the champion of all continues to be the one who toppled the previous two new wide releases from the weekends before. Yes, The Dark Knight has won the report for its ... DARK WRAITH
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 03-25-2008)
Shannara, Terry Brooks' long-lived fantasy series, has made the jump to graphic novel format with Dark Wraith of Shannara. Graphic novels usually add visual depth to a story through obvious means, but whether or not you'll enjoy Dark Wraith of Shannara st... Update: Four New TV Spots for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)
Update: Three new TV spots have popped up online over the last day on top of the one featured below. Unfortunately, embedding is out of the question but you can watch them by clicking...TV Spot #7TV Spot #8TV Spot #9SHH is also reporting that ESPN's Sport... THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING
by Rachel Reitsleff (Sun 10-07-2007)
The Seeker: The Dark is Rising, adapted from the second in Susan Cooper’s award-winning fantasy book series, looks as though what it’s really seeking is to replicate the success of other normal-to-start-with-boy-has-magical-adventures-in-Engla... "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born"
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 02-15-2007)
After months of hype, speculation, and delays, Marvel’s Dark Tower prequel miniseries hit comic shops at midnight last Tuesday. Fans received the series’s announcement some months ago with questions and a touch of controversy. M... ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS TERMINATOR: Dark Horse Comics
by Edward Gross (Fri 02-04-2000)
Writer Mark Schultz cannot emphasize enough that his four-issue ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR miniseries from Dark Horse Comics is, first and foremost, an exciting action-adventure that should appeal to fans of all three franchises. The reason for his... More Manga From Dark Horse
by News Editor (Wed 03-01-2006)
ICv2 reports Dark Horse editor Carl Horn announced the company is planning to double its output of manga titles this year, to than 70. Dark Horse will expand its releases to encompass all of the major manga genres. Horn also announced that Dark Horse woul... Twilight of the Dark Master Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 04-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki OkuseTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayCrime is big business in the city, but even the worst of Chinatown are forced to run for cover when crazed demons mysteriously mangle and devour girls in the street ... ADV Films Announces American Premiere of Origianl Dark Water (Mon 08-16-2004)
HOUSTON, August 16, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced the American theatrical premier of Hideo Nakata's acclaimed live action feature Dark Water at New York's Cinema Village Theatre on Friday, September 24, ...Viz This WEek (Fri 09-15-2000)
MARIONETTE GENERATION VOL. 1: ENTRANCES GRAPHIC NOVEL AN ARTIST, A GIRL, AND A LIVING DOLL! San Francisco, CA (9/15/00)-Viz Comics proudly announces the January 2001 release of MARIONETTE GENERATION, the first volume of the manga series by Haruhiko Miki...Chronicles of Riddick, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Thu 07-01-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Universal Pictures.Production Company: Radar Pictures/One Race Productions/Primal Foe Productions.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It:Vin Diesel (Richard P. Riddick); Colm Feore (Lord Marshal); Judi Dench (Ae... DARK MATTER: A Century of African-American SF
by Denise Dumars (Thu 01-11-2001)
Dark matter is defined as `a non-luminous form of matter which has not been directly observed but whose existence has been deduced by its gravitational effects.` Dark matter is thought to make up a huge amount of the matter in the universe, but because we... The Dark Knight Flies Over Anime Expo® 2008 (Wed 06-04-2008)
Six Interlocking Films, Six Celebrated Directors, One Groundbreaking Masterpiece Anaheim, California (June 2, 2008) ‹ Get ready to rage against evil, as Anime Expo® 2008 brings a screening and panel of the highly anticipated BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT ...BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...Update: DARK KNIGHT Grabs Third Record
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-20-2008)
Update #2: The Dark Knight has grabbed the Highest All-Time Opening Record. You can check out what happened this weekend in our Mania Box Office Report.
Update #1: I said I would update this throughout the weekend so here's another update. The Dark Knig... New Gotham Tonight Video for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)
A new faux broadcast of "Gotham Cable News" (the Batman version of CNN) has popped up online for The Dark Knight courtesy of it's official website within Comcast. This time, the broadcast has the news network discussing the life and times of Bru... Dark is Rising, The
by Development Heck (Wed 10-12-2005)
The Dark is Rising (Fantasy/Adventure)Current stage: DevelopmentDescription: The story revolves around Will Stanton, a boy whose life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their live...